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FGZ 8292

2017 BMW 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,069 mi
Last recorded42,069 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 8292
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 42,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 38,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake caliper Binding

Fail 25 Jul 2024 38,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake caliper Binding

Pass 27 Jul 2023 36,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 32,961 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2022 32,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 29,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 27,295 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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FGZ 8292 is a 2017 BMW 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGZ 8292, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGZ 8292 registered?

FGZ 8292 is a 2017 BMW 3, first registered on 5 April 2017.

Is FGZ 8292 safe to buy?

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